As she turns 60, look back at Inès de la Fressange's chic Parisian style

Happy birthday to Inès de la Fressange, the model, designer, author and mother of French chic, who turns 60 today!

Since her fashion career began in the 1980s, de la Fressange has routinely topped best dressed lists around the world thanks to her relaxed, modern take on Parisian style.

Chanel (pictured) is still her favourite label but, she told The Telegrah recently, Topshop and Uniqlo are also staples in her wardrobe.

“When you’re 50 or 60, you don’t want to look like a nun but you don’t want to look like a teenager either,” she said. “Sometimes I’ve noticed that women who are like me, they don’t have the idea to go to Urban Outfitters or Topshop to buy a simple T shirt, because they only go in expensive places. But if you only wear expensive clothes, it makes you look much older.”

Click through the gallery to see de la Fressange's chicest fashion looks...